Bomber. An almost black pour that has just a little tan foam that doesn’t last long. An aroma rich with vanilla and chocolates. First flavor is roasted and there is a surprising hop bite to it. Did not get that in the nose. Decent bitterness is also of dark chocolate and some zest. I do taste a hint of oranges. The roast and chocolate dominate and alcohol is not noticed. I just looked at the ABV and am surprised by it.

Gift from a friend. I think it might have some from the Beer of the Month Club. It poured jet black with a tan head. Nose of roasted chocolate malts. Medium body Flavor is chocolate and the finish is bitter. Quite OK.

From the 650 ml. bottle. No bottling date listed. Drinking at around 55 degrees. The pour is black with a soft, long-lasting tan head that clings gracefully to the side of the stem glass. Chocolate on the nose and toasted malts. No booze. Full body. The flavor is similar with a forward chocolate malt character but the bitterness at the end lingers and seems a little off. Other than that I found it to be enjoyable.

Draft at Grill Next Door. Pours pitch black with a beige head. Aroma is chocolate and roast. Flavor is much of the same, chocolate, bitter roast. Tannic and slightly chalky, but not as bad as its rate would indicate.

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